E3 2006: Splinter Cell Double Agent

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Sam Fisher goes deep undercover in his next mission.

By Levi Buchanan

Sam Fisher's next adventure takes him on the other side of the law. Fisher is going deep undercover as one of the bad guys to infiltrate a secret terrorist plot, and it's up to you to keep up appearances in order to survive the gauntlet of enemies and hazardous obstacles.

Fans of mobile Splinter Cell games will immediately be familiar with Double Agent. It seems to use the same mechanics of past titles, with an emphasis on platforming and stealth, but now with the inclusion of new acrobatic movements. Sam Fisher can now pull off feats like straddling an elevator shaft and sliding down to tackle a terrorist at the bottom.

In the first mission of the game, Fisher is not alone in his endeavors. He springs a prisoner to help him escape a facility, but you only remain in control of Fisher. The prisoner relays information to Fisher about upcoming hazards via a brief series of dialogue snippets.

Splinter Cell Double Agent is slated to ship on cells this September alongside the console and PC versions of the game. Look for screenshots in the very near future.